The Red Bulletin February 2016 - US

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TOM HARDY

The windsurfer who risked it all to be the first

“Art comes from a dark place”

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30 FAROE SURF

Dany Bruch braved Arctic waters and dangerous currents to be the first to surf the Faroe Islands.

We’re going to call it early and say that some of the most jaw-dropping photography you’ll see this year is contained within the pages of this issue.

It includes shooter Sergio Villalba’s work to capture windsurfer Dany Bruch’s dangerous exploits in the Faroe Islands (page 30). Then there are Tero Repo’s sumptuous images of freeriders in untouched Alaskan terrain (page 70).

We’ve also put together a survey of both South African street art (page 56) and the DJs and tastemakers ruling the nightlife universe (page 40), as well as some insightful interviews with actors Teresa Palmer and Tom Hardy (begins on page 48). Enjoy. . .

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AT A GLANCE GALLERY 14 GOOD SHOTS! Photos of the month

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AMSTERDAM NIGHTS

Dennis Branko photographs the Amsterdam party scene and gives the best tips.

23 INSPIRATIONS Movers and shakers

FEATURES 30 Faroe Surf

Making waves in the North Atlantic

40 Nightlife Mavens

From Skrillex and Diplo to Aoki and Deadmau5, these DJs rule the night

48 Heroes of the Month

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SOUTH AFRICA RISING

TERESA PALMER

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We put together a survey of the top street artists from the stellar South African art scene.

Actor Teresa Palmer; astronaut Chris Hadfield; actor Tom Hardy; South African visionary Thato Kgatlhanye; speed mountaineer Dani Arnold

56 South African Street Art

The Australian beauty hits the big screen in Point Break and talks to us about the power of intuition.

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Faith47 and others have put South African art on the map

64 Nightlife Amsterdam

Yes, that substance is legal, but that’s not the key to a good night out

70 Degrees North

Pristine Alaskan powder gets shredded in this new film

ACTION! 77 SEE IT. GET IT. DO IT. The best travel, gadgets, films, music, wheels and events. Plus Wings for Life World Run, our cartoon and fending off a wild bear

TOM HARDY

The Revenant and Legend star doles out wisdom on the balance between machismo and being a man.

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DEGREES NORTH

Exploring untapped freeriding terrain courtesy of a paramotor and the lens of photographer Tero Repo.

93 INNOVATIONS The latest hi-tech gear 98 FLASHBACK Tusks and tricks

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WHO’S ON BOARD

RÜDIGER STURM

Weatherproof: Dany Bruch takes on the North Atlantic.

Windsurfing in the Faroes “Dany is built from different materials,” says journalist Jenni Doggett of extreme windsurfer Dany Bruch. “He would just walk casually into the crazy freezing sea as if he was in the Caribbean.” On her trip to the remote Faroe Islands, Doggett found herself hanging out of a helicopter and braving the waves in a sea survival suit as she witnessed German-born Bruch become the first windsurfer to battle the brutal conditions in this stretch of the North Atlantic. See the results on page 30.

The Munich-based film and TV journalist interviews Hollywood’s A-list for the magazine. In this issue he talks to The Revenant star Tom Hardy about masculinity, violence and the joy of being careful. Page 52.

DENNIS BRANKO

The Dutch photographer has spent the last 11 years documenting nightlife in his hometown of Amsterdam. Read his expert guide to the perfect night in Europe’s capital of tolerance on page 64.

THE RED BULLETIN AROUND THE WORLD The Red Bulletin is available in 10 countries. This feature on snowboarding star Anna Gasser is from this month’s Austrian edition.

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IN FOCUS BEHIND THE LENS

“We nailed it and it was time to go home.”

TERO REPO, PHOTOGRAPHER Finnish big-mountain photographer Tero Repo has already worked with some of the world’s best freeriders. For the film project Degrees North he collaborated with Swiss freeski pro Sam Anthamatten and French snowboarder Xavier De Le Rue. Admire his handiwork on page 70.

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Danger, sure, but the risk was worth it for Tero Repo.

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SEVEN STEPS TO DJ SUPERSTARDOM

The photographer/adventurer shoots to overcome her fears and bares all along the way: “If you’re in the nude, it’s timeless.”

Don’t produce much, trust your own crew and party hard.

Techno legend Seth Troxler gives us the scoop.

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“Everything is about balance in life,” says world champion trial biker Kenny Belaey after reaching the safety of solid ground. But never was it so important. The Belgian rode his bike 60 feet along a slack line barely as wide as his tires, 8,858 feet above sea level and 367 feet from the ground. “This was my trickiest obstacle so far,” admits Belaey. He isn’t exaggerating: It took him 80 attempts to manage the crossing.

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A spectacular drive to victory at Rally Australia gave Sébastien Ogier his third World Rally Championship title—only the fourth man in history to achieve this feat. But it wasn’t a walk in the park for the Frenchman. The terrain meant that Ogier, who started first, lost time clearing dirt and gravel ahead of the following drivers.

“It’s the most difficult rally to open the road and still we managed to win,” he said afterward.

“It’s the perfect way to get my third title.” sebastien-ogier.com

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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK PHOTO: MICHAEL TÆRSBØL JEPSEN When drought hit California in the late 1970s, many swimming pools stayed empty, and skateboarders turned the concrete basins into playgrounds. Bowls have been a skatepark staple ever since, and they still look like swimming pools.

The creators of the Danish Faelledparken even put a so-called loveseat in their bowl, which local hero Bjørn Lillesøe uses for a frontside tailslide.

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At Red Bull Aqua Battle, 16 motorbike pros compete in one-on-one duels on 290 hp Jet Skis off the Adriatic Coast. Czech rider Karel Hanika, 19, finished third—not a bad result for the former Red Bull Rookies Cup champion. But he’s still happier racing on the hallowed asphalt of the world’s best race circuits.

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ACTION HERO ADAM DRIVER PROVES THAT A TRENDING TWITTER FEED AND PERFECTLY POSED INSTAGRAM SELFIES ARE NO MATCH FOR DISCIPLINE AND GOOD OLD-FASHIONED FOCUS Adam Driver’s had an unusual career trajectory: choirboy to U.S. Marine to Kylo Ren, of the Star Wars dark side. The 6’3” Californian’s looks are as unconventional in Hollywood as his path to fame. Then there’s the fact that his chest has its own Twitter page but he doesn’t—the 34-year-old actor isn’t on social media. Driver does things differently, not as a result of a strategy meeting with his brand consultant but out of a love of more old-school methods. He has a rep for applying his armed-forcesbred discipline to every acting endeavor, from his role as a priest in the upcoming Scorsese flick Silence to unorthodox sex scenes on the TV series Girls. Semper fidelis, as his Marine brethren say.

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BULLEVARD 1993

2016

Born in a rough part of L.A., DiCaprio says he could “see this other world out there,” and he swore that if he got a shot, he wouldn’t waste it. Sure enough, at 18 he shone in This Boy’s Life, his first big role. Impressed, his costar Robert De Niro tells director Martin Scorsese to check out “the kid.”

The actor teams up with Birdman director Alejandro González Iñárritu for The Revenant, an ambitious, epic Western thriller. Rumors are that his committed performance is a shoo-in for Oscar success—could it be fifth time lucky?

“I don’t have any expectations,” says the grizzled veteran.

2014 1994 DiCaprio gets his first Oscar nomination, at age 19, for his turn as Johnny Depp’s learning-disabled brother in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? To take the indie-movie role, he turns down an offer of “more money than I ever dreamed of” to appear in Disney’s Hocus Pocus.

“I’m proud of being a young man who stuck to his guns,” he says.

Though nominated three times since, he hasn’t won . . . yet.

DiCaprio, who drives an electric car, uses solar panels and donates millions of his own money to charity, is appointed a U.N. representative on climate change.

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HOW I GOT HERE A CHILD ACTOR WHO HAS STAYED ON THE RAILS. A MEGASTAR WHO DOESN’T WANT TO PLAY A SUPERHERO. LEONARDO DICAPRIO IS ONE OF HOLLYWOOD’S MOST UNCONVENTIONAL TALENTS. HERE’S HOW HE MADE HIS WAY TO THE TOP . . .

His portrayal of corrupt stockbroker Jordan Belfort in the controversial The Wolf of Wall Street—his fifth film with Scorsese— wins DiCaprio some of his best reviews yet. “I want to make movies that take chances like this,” he says.

“I want studios to say, ‘Hey, look at what this was able to do.’ Maybe they’ll take a chance on this kind of material in the future.”

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Blockbuster Titanic cements DiCaprio’s rep as box-office gold. But despite the spotlight, he remains tight-lipped about his private life. “I want to be like Robert De Niro,” he says. “Being discreet has allowed him to be even more credible on screen.”

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He turns down the lead in Spider-Man—the part goes to former member of his posse Tobey Maguire —to star in Gangs of New York. It’s DiCaprio’s first movie with Scorsese, almost 20 years after De Niro’s endorsement.

“I was so impressed by his dedication, his willingness to try anything,” says Scorsese. “Leo will do whatever it takes.”

2012 DiCaprio plays sadistic plantation owner Calvin Candie, his first real villain, in Quentin Tarantino’s film Django Unchained.

“Playing a bad guy opens you up to not having as many rules,” he says. “It takes you to your darkest place as a person and lets you indulge in that.”

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Passing up the Robin role in Batman Forever, he instead chooses Romeo + Juliet, despite misgivings about being a mainstream leading man. Getting him involved “high drama,” says director Baz Luhrmann.

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HIDDEN TALENTS NICKI MINAJ HOW DO YOU BECOME NUMBER ONE? DO IT LIKE NO ONE ELSE CAN The most successful female rapper of all time is a woman of rare and substantial talents. Nicki Minaj walks the tricky line between rap credibility and pop celebrity, managing to remain authentic even when wearing shoes made from children’s toys. Now, the 33-year-old has been offered a sitcom based on her childhood in Queens, NY. The only problem with being unique? Finding someone to portray you.

HOWARD HUANG

“JUST BEING MYSELF, I TOUCH A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO MIGHT NEVER HAVE PAID MUCH ATTENTION TO A FEMALE RAPPER.” THE RED BULLETIN

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ANDY MURRAY British. Age 28. One of the world’s top tennis players.

$85 million

DRAKE

Canadian. Age 29. One of the biggest rap stars on the planet.

$100 million

NET WORTH

Earned an estimated $16m from endorsements in 2015, in addition to $6.3m in prize money.

Took home $39.5m in 2015, and allowed Virgin America to put his face on their planes, swelling both his coffers and his ego.

0 :1 TRANSPORT

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO Ditched his Ferrari, as it made him “feel like a bit of a prat,” preferring the humble anonymity of his first car, a Polo. He kept his Aston Martin DB9, though.

BUGATTI VEYRON His first car was an old Chevrolet Malibu, but more recently he’s been cruising in a flashy limited-edition Bugatti sportscar, worth a modest $3.4m.

LOVE LIFE

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DOMESTIC BLISS No melodrama here. Murray’s romantic life is settled—he married his girlfriend of 10 years, Kim Sears, last April, and is set to become a dad any day now.

SOLO STAR With former squeeze Nicki Minaj dating Meek Mill (Drake’s least favorite rapper), his rumored dalliance of the day is with a Grand Slam champ.

SOCIAL MEDIA POWER

1:3

3.4 million TWITTER FOLLOWERS Visiting

26.9 million

TWITTER FOLLOWERS That’s six times the population of the Republic of Ireland. Some fan base.

his Twitter account is like entering a gentler, emoji-sprinkled world.

STYLE

1:4

ACCIDENTALLY TOTALITARIAN Some thought the logo of his sportswear line was a bit . . . Teutonic, more like an emblem you’d see worn by someone in an HBO prison drama.

NORMCORE IDOL Regarded by those in the know as a rising style icon, Drake has an owl-branded clothing line, October’s Very Own. Long live the sweater.

1:5

ENDEARINGLY DOUR Polite? Yes. Sportsmanly?

Absolutely. But not known for his sense of humor.

BULLISH EXTERIOR His recent feud with Meek Mill was hardly Tupac vs. Biggie, though.

FAMOUS FRIENDS

2:5

NO A-LISTERS Even Federer and Djokovic were left off the wedding-invite list.

BIGGEST WINS 35 CAREER TITLES, 2 GRAND SLAMS Stole the British nation’s hearts with a Wimbledon win.

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3:5

MARIO BALOTELLI He’s pals with the Liverpool Football Club striker (on loan at AC Milan).

51 AWARDS, 1 GRAMMY Picked up the coveted Best Rap Album award at the 2013 Grammys for Take Care.

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WHAT I’VE LEARNED AMERICAN LONG AND TRIPLE JUMPER WILL CLAYE TOOK BRONZE AND SILVER MEDALS AT THE 2012 OLYMPICS. THESE ARE SOME OF THE PEOPLE INSPIRING HIM TO PUSH FOR GOLD IN 2016

QUEEN HARRISON

Girlfriend and hurdler “The sacrifices that Queen makes to achieve her goals inspire me, and her dedication motivates me and makes me push harder.

It’s why I’m excited for the 2016 Olympics: I’m putting in 100 percent to take myself to the next level.”

SAFFIE TUNIS

Mother and mentor “My mother escaped war in Sierra Leone. Then in the U.S. she raised three boys while getting a doctorate in nutrition. She was there for every meet but didn’t push me. She just wanted me to get good grades and have fun. She taught me to hold myself to certain standards.”

DEION SANDERS Former NFL star

“I grew up liking Sanders.

He had substance, but he was flashy. He made football more entertaining. His motto was, ‘Look good, feel good, play good.’ That always stuck with me. Pro sports are entertainment.

I never take for granted that fans are watching.”

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KENDRICK LAMAR

Hip-hop artist “I feel so connected to him.

Every song on his good kid, m.A.A.d city album is something I’ve been through growing up in Phoenix, from friends being shot to avoiding jail. I’ve seen how passionate he is on stage. Ever since, every competition, I try to bring as much passion as he does.”

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BRUCE LEE

Legendary martial artist and actor “Lee said, ‘The stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.’ That resonated, as I’ve had to adapt a lot: switching schools, traveling, changing coaches. I’ve always done what I needed to do.”

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SAY WHAT? FEELING THOSE NEW YEAR’S FITNESS RESOLUTIONS SLIPPING ALREADY? THE BRIGHT AND THE BEAUTIFUL HAVE SOME WORDS OF WISDOM TO HELP STRENGTHEN YOUR RESOLVE

“Cardio is the key. I have a personal trainer who travels with me if we have a big event coming up.

I work out every day, but I need a trainer to motivate me.”

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VIRTUAL INVESTMENTS WHO TO FOLLOW, FRIEND AND FIND OUT ABOUT ONLINE

“Training for me is a metaphor for life, period.

The dedication, the determination, the desire, the work ethic, the great successes and the great failures—I take that into life.”

MUPPETS WITH SYNTHS twitter.com/ SynthMuppets

DWAYNE JOHNSON

“I hate saying, ‘I like exercising.’ I want to punch people who say that.”

“The best time of day to train is whenever you feel the strongest and you feel like you can actually perform at your best and get stuck in.”

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JENNIFER LAWRENCE

“If I don’t feel confident about my body, I’m not going to sit at home and feel sorry for myself. . . . It’s all about taking action and not being lazy.”

KIM KARDASHIAN

“The by-product of spending that much time in the gym is that you can fit into a catsuit.”

“Put a picture of what you want your body to look like in your kitchen. It’s a constant reminder where you need it most.”

“Try to find something you can improve at, because that will keep you doing it. And that will make it fun.”

MATT DAMON

“You’re only human . . . so eat the damned red velvet cupcake.”

EMMA STONE

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BRADLEY COOPER

Thanks to sketchy Photoshoppery, this feed unites two great things. Experience the simple joys of Animal geeking out with a modular synth, and the Swedish Chef espousing the virtues of the Korg Mono/ Poly in his own special way. (“Korg!

Korg! Korg!”)

No filters, no lighting: just women in their natural glory.

What started as a pushback against the digital touch-up now has a following of more than 28 million.

An archive of true beauty in all its untweaked forms.

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This techno paradise of innovation stories concentrates on the really cool stuff the future has in store.

Why own a robot pet?

What will we all be eating in 2100? Which planet will we inhabit?

It’ll also clue you into the amazing things happening right now.

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COLD FRONT

No windsurfer had ever attempted to tame the icy wilds of the North Atlantic’s Faroe Islands until Dany Bruch took on the challenge of a lifetime.

Words: Jenni Doggett Photography: Sergio Villalba/WE Photo Agency

Bruch launches off at HĂşsavĂ­k amid lethal jagged rocks and reefs hidden by the swell.

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“Every time I went out, I wondered if I’d return. I was the first to do this, so I had no way of knowing.”

Bruch acclimates his hands by dipping them into the icy water— a very painful process.

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“With 8-knot currents clashing with the wind and waves moving in opposite directions, I didn’t think I’d make it back at this point.”

A local survival expert warned Bruch that if he fell into the sea, he’d die from hypothermia before reaching land.

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“I’ve always been fascinated by the Faroes.

The conditions are so unpredictable and exposed. I’m driven by tackling the unknown.”

Though beautiful, Tindhólmur has strong, unpredictable currents flowing along its narrow ridges.

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he sea is furious. On its surface, a battered old fishing boat is being thrown around by white-tipped waves, but the captain is transfixed by something else: a shape in the sky. Above the wheeling blur of storm petrels, extreme windsurfer Dany Bruch hangs sideways for a second in the air.

His feet are welded to a fluoro-orange board, frozen hands clenching the boom, the sail raining silver spray onto his face. The fisherman shakes his head in disbelief. This is a sight never seen before in the Faroe Islands. Too many people have died in these capricious seas for the locals to go out there for THE RED BULLETIN

fun. Bruch drops back into the vicious swell and disappears.

As an international windsurfing pro, German-born Bruch has competed all over the world, but this trip is personal.

The 34-year-old has traveled almost 6,000 miles to the Faroe Islands from the Canaries, which have been his home for decades. Located halfway between Scotland and Iceland, the Faroes comprise 18 jagged volcanic islands sitting directly in the storm channel of the wild North Atlantic Ocean. They’re an adrenaline junkie’s wet dream. Being a long way from home—and from his comfort zone—is what brought Bruch here. He wants to do what no one has done before.

“The conditions are so unpredictable and exposed,” he says. “I’m driven by tackling the unknown. No one has attempted to windsurf in the Faroes, so I had to try.”

Bruch is here to experience unique clifftop lakes, lethal reefs and 50 mph snowstorms. “If I jump 32 feet today, I want to jump 65 feet tomorrow,” he says.

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The subarctic Faroe Islands have high mountains surrounded by a very deep sea, resulting in extreme pressure systems. At their worst, freezing conditions have been recorded in August. This partly explains why Bruch is the first windsurfer to take on the dangerous open water here—and why the trip has been his most exhilarating yet.

“Even just approaching the water, you get a huge rush of adrenaline,” says Bruch. “I was bracing myself for 37°F water, and on top of that I was heading into unknown territory. Choosing the right moment to launch is everything.”

“But surfing in extreme, unknown territory is another way to satisfy that need.”

Having seen footage of Bruch’s first attempts, Faroese meteorologist and survival expert Hanus Kjølbro is impressed by the lone windsurfer but also has his concerns. On Bruch’s first day here, he hitched a lift into a vast, open channel where 15-foot swells clash with treacherous currents. Kjølbro is amazed that in such conditions, at least one mile from land and with a very real risk of hypothermia, Bruch made it back in one piece. “You’ve been jumping out of a plane without a parachute and luckily landing on haystacks,” is how he puts it.

He offers to help Bruch track the unpredictable weather and points him in the direction of Húsavík, a pincer of dark rock framing explosive waves, where he’ll be protected from the full force of the North Atlantic.

After several days of driving back and forth through blizzards and deep subsea tunnels, waiting for the right conditions, the time has finally arrived for Bruch to take to the water at Húsavík. Black grasshatted houses and wild sheep dot the hills, and relentless gray columns of rain pass through. Bruch preps his gear, snaps waterproof split-hoof boots into place and faces the sea. Something shifts in his stance and he’s off across the beach, wrestling with his sail against the strong wind as he enters the icy water.

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suddenly he catches a gust and he’s up, racing across the bay, leaning back with one hand on the boom as if flying across subarctic seas was the easiest thing in the world. A full hour of flips and tricks passes before Bruch sails back to shore.

If he had stayed any longer, there would have been a real danger of him seizing up in the cold. He manages to raise a hand to the local bystanders who stand on the shore, fascinated by what they’ve witnessed. His hands are blistered and raw from the water, but Bruch is alive in the way only someone who’s just jumped into the unknown and survived can be.

“I’ve surfed all over the world and in all sorts of conditions for more than 20 years,” he says. “But nothing has ever come close to this. The fear, the adrenaline . . . it was wild.”

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Superstar DJ Steve Aoki has an estimated net worth of $55 million. His performances, like this one, feature champagne and cake fights.

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Partying might just be the great cultural activity of our age. It’s a release for some, a way of life for others, but it’s a vernacular that all of us share.

They influence trends on a global scale, fill stadiums and earn Senior VP– level salaries.

So who are they?

What motivates them? And what can we learn from them?

In this world, the DJ has been elevated to cultural icon.

Party

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Gods

The Christopher Columbus of the DJ scene travels the world, discovering musical subcultures—like baile funk in Brazil—and helping break them globally. Diplo, now 37, broke through in 2008 with rapper M.I.A. and the track “Paper Planes,” which sold more than 4 million copies in the U.S. alone and appeared in the film Slumdog Millionaire. Since then he has produced hits for his band, Major Lazer, and for pop stars including Beyoncé, Justin Bieber and Madonna.

Social media: 2.3m likes on Facebook Worth: An estimated $15 million Performances: 72 in 2015, plus gigs with Major Lazer

The Explorer:

DIPLO His trademark: He doesn’t merely follow trends, he creates them.

What can we learn from him?

Inspiration won’t appear on your doorstep. Travel the world to find new perspectives.

Cool: He even managed to make Justin Bieber appear credible.

Uncool: Critics accuse him of cultural appropriation, profiting by sniffing out exotic subcultures and exploiting their commercial value.

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“One of the reasons I’m successful is that I can see things before other people do.”

The Godfather:

SVEN VÄTH

“Stay true to yourself. And don’t forget to party!”

When Väth began his career in 1982, it was still part of the DJ’s job to clear out the club at the end of the night. His breakthrough came in 1986 with the track “Electrica Salsa” (credited to OFF), and two years later he opened Omen, Germany’s first techno club.

An inspiration to superstar DJs such as Tiësto, Väth, 51, still plays the world’s top clubs every weekend, for up to 30 hours at a time.

His trademark: Väth got where he is today—and remains relevant—because of his sincere passion for dance music.

While other veteran DJs are content to merely manage their legacy, he’s still discovering, promoting and working with new talents.

What can we learn from him?

Sometimes it doesn’t matter what other people say: If it feels right, do it and you’ll be successful.

Cool: The catchphrases he shouts out from behind the decks, such as, “gude Laune, Alda [good vibes, dude]!” You’ll find a selection on Väth’s fan page: gudelaune.de

Social media: Almost 1.1m likes on Facebook Worth: An estimated Uncool: $14 million Performances: 106 Papa Sven is not a nickname to be proud of. in 2015

The Visionary:

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RICHIE HAWTIN “When I started making music, there was no rule His trademark: book; we had to Hawtin is viewed as the comake it up. That’s founder of minimal techno, which the genre down to its bare how I still work.” strips bones, to hypnotic effect. On In 1990, at 19, the Canadian started a techno revolution with his debut track, released under the name FUSE. Then, 14 years ago, he played a part in the development of software that allowed DJs to mix MP3s. At first people laughed, now it’s standard.

Social media: 1.2m likes on Facebook Worth: An estimated $9m Performances: 82 in 2015

the technical side, he has helped develop new DJ controls and the first Twitter app for DJs.

What can we learn from him?

Never settle for the status quo.

Cool: In 2015, the University of Huddersfield granted him an honorary doctorate—the first time an electronic-music DJ has earned such an award.

Uncool: Although many DJs now have lighter loads to carry thanks to Hawtin’s technological input, he’s seen as sounding the death knell of good old vinyl culture.

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Before 2010, many rock fans weren’t interested in club music. Skrillex went a long way to changing that with his EP Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.

Recorded in his bedroom, and publicized by the then22-year-old DJ himself via social media, the EP went on to sell 2 million copies and win two Grammys.

Skrillex now has six of the awards in his trophy cabinet—more than any other DJ—and has worked with artists as varied as Justin Bieber, Bob Marley’s son Damian and former members of the Doors.

The Tastemaker:

ANNIE MAC

“The most important thing about being a broadcaster is believability— someone knowing that everything that comes out of your mouth is Her trademark: Mac has an incredible ear for hits real. It’s your and turns raw talent into stars. job to have an They remain loyal, giving her exclusive mixes and new tracks, opinion.”

Annie Mac, 37, isn’t a music producer but a DJ in the most traditional sense. Mac discovers new talent and presents it to the public through her weekday BBC Radio 1 show, in her club sets and at her music festival, Lost & Found.

which only reinforces her reputation as a tastemaker.

What can we learn from her?

You can get to the top by looking out for others.

Cool: Mac is a woman who has asserted herself in the male-dominated world of nightclubs, where far too often women are found behind the bar rather than behind the decks.

Social media: Almost 300,000 likes on Facebook Worth: No data Uncool: No one has managed to find available Performances: 48 in 2015, plus five radio shows a week anything uncool about Annie Mac.

Social media: More than 19.5m likes on Facebook Worth: An estimated $36 million Performances: 81 in 2015 (in 2011, it was a staggering 322)

The Boy Wonder:

SKRILLEX His trademark: He couldn’t care less about the rules of the business; he releases his songs spontaneously with no ad campaign and publicizes his music via smartphone apps.

What can we learn from him?

Waiting for help is a waste of time.

Do your own thing, even if it looks like you have no chance of success.

“See obstacles as an opportunity to create something new.”

Cool: Skrillex was considered the most hated person in club music due to his signature sound. How did he react to that? “Sorry, I don’t have much time for those haters on the Internet.”

Uncool: His style: long hair with an undercut and horn-rimmed glasses. For a wonderful pastiche, go to the photoblog Girls That Look Like Skrillex.

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“If I can win Grammys, then that means all of you yet-to-beseen bedroom geniuses will one day take over the world.”

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The Businessman:

CALVIN HARRIS His trademark:

Business savvy. For years he was remixing for other musicians, such as Florence + The Machine, and instead of payment he would ask to visit the studio. That’s how he’s been able to lace his singles with vocals from folks like Rihanna.

What can we learn from him?

Success involves lots of patience to go along with that long-term plan.

Cool: Models and pop goddesses can’t get enough of him. He’s dated Rita Ora and Anne Vyalitsyna and is currently linked to Taylor Swift.

Uncool: Posing as an underwear model for Giorgio Armani and saying that he’s trying not to be a Justin Timberlake kinda guy. Not good.

Calvin Harris hates interviews and says he can’t dance or sing. But who cares when you’re the world’s highest-paid DJ at an estimated $400,000 a gig?

The Scot reckons his success is down to pure luck, but anyone who has heard “We Found Love,” his huge hit single featuring Rihanna, knows that Harris has an uncanny talent for a catchy tune.

Social media: More than 13m likes on Facebook Worth: An estimated $160 million Performances: 77 in 2015

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“I know how to treat my voice to make it sound as good as it possibly can —which is still not that good.”

The Bad Boy:

DEADMAU5

“Get out there and immerse yourself in the world you created.”

Best known for his trademark mouse’s head, Deadmau5 is a 35-year-old Canadian who likes creating Twitter storms. There’s a reason why superstars react to his attacks. These days, he’s in their league.

Social media: More than 9m likes on ­Facebook Worth: An estimated $53 million Performances: 34 in 2015

His trademark: The bad boy of the mainstreamDJ circus loves confrontation.

He informed his former protégé Skrillex via Twitter that his new music was shit. He accused Madonna of promoting drug use.

His fans—whom he calls “The Horde”—love him for it, and for pioneering the live streaming of recording sessions. After one such studio session, a fan named Chris James sent him some song lyrics —and Deadmau5 used them.

Their joint venture, “The Veldt, ” went on to be a hit.

What can we learn from him?

Being outspoken lifts you above the crowd (and ensures social media gold status)

Cool: Disney made a legal challenge regarding his trademark. Deadmau5 showed the corporation the middle finger . . . and won.

Uncool: The speed freak had his Ferrari 458 Italia custom-wrapped with an image of rainbow-farting Internet meme Nyan Cat. Ferrari was so appalled by the garish makeover that the car company issued a cease-and-desist order against Deadmau5.

The Entrepreneur:

STEVE AOKI “I still feel like a young punk with $200 in the bank.”

When Aoki was just 18, he was organizing concerts for hardcore punks and founding a record label. He went on to become a DJ entrepreneur. Now, at the age of 38, Aoki runs four restaurants, a DJ management agency and a clothing line and markets headphones. Cameo roles in films and on TV have tapped into new target audiences.

Social media: Almost 7.5m likes on Facebook Worth: An estimated $55 million Performances: 143 in 2015

His trademark: He was the first to understand that a 21st-century DJ couldn’t just play records but had to be a brand and sell a lifestyle. How does he juggle his business, produce music and manage to perform 217 times a year, as he did in 2014? With the discipline of a top-level sports star.

Aoki, who doesn’t drink and works out daily, is redefining what it means to be a DJ: party with a passion but without the hangover.

What can we learn from him?

Building a brand depends on authenticity and consistency.

Cool: Aoki has turned the DJ into a rock star. He headbangs on stage, cracks open bottles of champagne and showers it over the ladies in the front row. The highlight of any Aoki show is the legendary cake fight with the crowd.

Uncool: When the satirical website Wundergroundmusic.com made fun of Aoki’s stage antics, he threatened to sue.

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HEROES

“ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE” TERESA PALMER The Aussie actress overcame her

fear of water when filming Point Break by concentrating hard—on becoming a mermaid.

the red bulletin: Your son has the same name as one of the main characters in Point Break. Is that a coincidence? teresa palmer: Yes, as my son was born before we started shooting the film. But both were named for the same reason: In Buddhism, Bodhi means “enlightenment.”

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yourself and follow your own path. It’s a philosophy that my husband and I and our close friends follow.

Was it difficult to find that path? After your parents’ divorce, you lived with your manic-depressive mother in social housing, which can’t have been easy …

I certainly didn’t have a traditional upbringing, but that helped me find my grounding. Having to rely on myself equipped me to navigate through life’s peaks and valleys. But in the past I also made a lot of decisions

your fear of water in such an intense situation?

First, I meditated. I learned to understand that my fear was to do with experiences in my childhood and how to let go of that fear. It also helped that I was trained by a freediving champion. She was like a mermaid underwater, so calm and peaceful. I focused on wanting to transform into her.

And I thought of giving birth to my son, which happened just before we started shooting the movie, and which was a really empowering experience.

So you work with the power of your imagination?

Yes. I’ve believed in the power of my intuition since I was a teenager. When I was 15, I

“I HAD TO ACT 20 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE WATER FOR THREE HOURS WITH WEIGHTS STRAPPED TO MY LEGS.” out of a sense of fear. Instead of having faith in myself, I looked for comfort in external places.

What do you mean by external places?

Relationships, mainly. I found comfort in other people, not in myself. I found it in my career and the attention I was getting from being an actor. All these fleeting and unstable things.

But when I started cultivating self-love, I recognized that this was the only way to move through life in a healthy and

tanks in the scene.

Wait … you were underwater without oxygen?

When you were running out of breath, you gave a sign and someone dived down with an air cylinder. It was really scary. Because you knew that when you panicked, you couldn’t go straight up to the surface. Otherwise your lungs would explode. It was quite a mental challenge for me.

How did you cope with

wrote in my journal: “I’m going to star in films, I’m going to be represented by the William Morris Agency, have babies and a husband and live in Los Angeles.”

And that’s how it happened.

There’s such magic in the world. Anything is possible.

My grandmother taught me that, and it’s something I’ll pass on to my children.

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orn in Adelaide, Australia, Teresa Palmer always knew she was destined for Los Angeles living. The 29-year-old mom of one has worked hard to establish herself as a Hollywood actress, but never more so than in Point Break, an action-packed remake of the 1990s Keanu Reeves classic in which she stars with Édgar Ramirez, Luke Bracey and Ray Winstone.

Meditation, mindfulness, motherhood and mermaids all helped her go deeper than she ever thought possible.

conscious way. That was thanks to my husband. He taught me to break out of the old patterns.

What do you have to do to adopt that mindset?

I read books, I meditate and I surround myself with people who live consciously and think in a similar way to me.

I also practice mindfulness.

How does that help you?

I had a pretty transformative experience when I was shooting Point Break. I had to act 20 feet below the surface of the water for three hours with weights strapped to my legs, despite the fact I’ve never been comfortable in the sea. They’d only remove the weights while filming. And we didn’t have any oxygen

Palmer, 29, swapped humble beginnings in Australia for the heights of Hollywood and found her way back from fame through the power of mindfulness.

Since retiring from his job as an astronaut, the 56-year-old Hadfield no longer has to take his protein pills or put his helmet on.

“VISUALIZE ANY FAILINGS” CHRIS HADFIELD The Canadian is the best-known astronaut since Neil Armstrong. Here, he explains the power of negative thinking.

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uring his 21 years as an astronaut, Chris Hadfield spent almost 4,000 hours in space and orbited Earth more than 2,000 times. He became a star three years ago when, on his final mission, he took his guitar and performed an acoustic cover version of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” from the International Space Station. The video, filmed 249 miles above Earth, became a YouTube sensation with more than 27 million views.

In his bestselling book, An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth, Hadfield writes about everyday life in space. Here, he explains what we can take from the experience and apply to life on our planet. the red bulletin: You faced life-threatening risks as an astronaut. Even at liftoff, all you could do was hope the rocket didn’t go up in flames. How do you cope with fears like that? chris hadfield: The problem and the answer are in your question. As soon as you’re hoping, you’ve already lost, because hoping means THE RED BULLETIN

you’ve lost control. If you’re relying on luck, you’re no better than a Chihuahua, a quivering, helpless little dog.

An astronaut isn’t helpless before his fate—he checks exactly what could go wrong during a rocket launch. In my book, I call that the power of negative thinking.

What do you mean?

Self-help gurus are always advising us to think positively and envisage success, but it’s about as helpful as thinking about cupcakes. Just thinking about them isn’t going to help.

It’s more important to think

Even though you’re aware that being an astronaut is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world?

I never experienced any fear when I got into a spacecraft— not because I was brave, but because I’d practiced solving every problem, thousands of times. Being well prepared makes all the difference. It minimizes any fear and gives you confidence.

Doesn’t negative thinking make you depressed in the long term, though?

Hang on a minute! I’m not saying you should give up all hope. The main thing is to visualize failings, not defeat.

Can you give an example?

You’re giving a talk—what

different from a rocket launch.

There’s just a slightly different level of preparation.

But what about risks that are beyond your control, even with the best preparation?

A better question to ask would be: How does one correctly assess risk? We’ve all got to die some time. The sooner you come to terms with that, the better. You have to take risks if you want to live your life to the fullest. But you should still prepare yourself for the risks as well as you possibly can.

It sounds so easy when you put it like that . . .

Let’s say someone puts you behind the wheel of a racing car hurtling along at 150 mph.

If you haven’t got a driver’s

“YOU HAVE TO TAKE RISKS IF YOU WANT TO LIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST, BUT PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THEM AS WELL AS YOU CAN.” what could go wrong with a mission. Visualize failings, not success. That’s what’s essential to survival as an astronaut. I was an astronaut for 21 years, but I only spent six months in space. The rest of the time, I was looking into every detail that might have gone wrong during a mission.

Once you’ve understood all the potential risks and you’re forewarned against them, fear no longer plays a part in your thought process.

might happen? You might forget your lines! OK, so if you forget your lines, you can crack a joke about the weather and try to get back to where you should be that way.

What else might go wrong?

Your microphone might malfunction, or you might get thirsty. Work out strategies to deal with the five things most likely to go wrong, so that you can remain in control whatever happens. In that sense, giving a talk isn’t any

license, it’s not going to turn out well. But if you’re a racing driver, we can assume you’ll be able to control the car.

It’s the same situation, but you’re the one who makes the difference. In other words, don’t let your fears be an excuse for you to hide under the blankets all your life.

Get rid of the fears and make your dreams come true.

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“BE MASCULINE, NOT MACHO” TOM HARDY The actor pulls no punches on screen

T Goal-oriented: Kgatlhanye is repurposing waste materials.

“SHARE YOUR VISION” THATO KGATLHANYE The 22-year-old Red Bull Amaphiko graduate and social entrepreneur is using waste to turn a profit and do good. the red bulletin: How important is it to share your dream? thato kgatlhanye: I think all leaders who have managed to do great things were able to share their visions and have others champion their visions far more than they possibly could have.

Your company, Rethaka, makes solar-paneled schoolbags from recycled plastic, which charge during the day to allow children to study at night. Does a great idea sell itself?

What we’ve accomplished with pretty much no marketing budget—reaching the likes of Bill Gates—is huge. It has shown me you don’t need to be a scientist to make an impact.

Are you enjoying the journey?

When you start something, you need a clear vision of what you’re trying to do and where you want to go with it. Then, embrace the journey. I need to learn as much as I can and set audacious goals that I’m going to look back on 10 years from now and say, “God damn, you did it!” Setumo-Thebe Mohlomi repurposeschoolbags.com

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he red bulletin: What’s the relevance of the wristbands you’re wearing? tom hardy: They’re for organizations like Help for Heroes. I have a lot of friends in the army, and some of them have lost limbs or suffered serious mental trauma. These are people who fight for our freedom.

Soldiers are a specific type of person, and I feel a little bit guilty that I’m not one myself. It’s important to know that there are people like that in this world we live in. We shouldn’t turn our backs on them.

But everyone’s afraid of violence, aren’t they?

I can only speak for myself.

Art often comes from a dark place. It’s my job to find out everything there is to know about a character, regardless of how awful they are.

So you must have discovered a lot about the nature of violence?

Real violence is horrible in a f*cked-up way, but at the same time it’s sober and prosaic. When something violent happens, it’s usually a shock and comes from nowhere. At the same time, perpetrators of violence can be really paradoxical. Take Ronnie Kray, one of the gangster twins I played in Legend. If he wasn’t taking his medication, he was prone to these massive fits of rage. But he could also be infectiously funny. He was an utterly warmhearted person.

Is a certain degree of violence also an expression of masculinity?

You have to fully accept your own masculinity.

But that has nothing to do with being macho. It also means that you can be like a mother; you can have a caring role. It’s about consideration, patience and cognitive skills. And if you can manage that, then when you die, someone will turn around and say, “Now, he was a good man . . .”

What makes a good man in a professional sense?

Showing mutual respect.

You have to give your colleague that much when you know that he’s been a master of his craft for a good while already. You know he isn’t just sleepwalking through his career. You say to yourself, “I’ll help this guy however I can. I’ll try and make his job easier.” But there needs to be reciprocity.

You help the other guy and he helps you.

Would you say that’s the way to win battles?

That, plus discipline, and the right amount of pressure applied to yourself and the talent you have. You also need to know that you can look stupid and fail.

But you carry on. You can’t win a fight if you haven’t been knocked out first. You don’t know what winning is if you don’t know what losing feels like.

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but knows that being a real man means taking care of someone in a very different way.

Hardy, 38, has had many violent roles, from reallife gangsters to Bane in The Dark Knight Rises.

Arnold, 31, is a summiteer. “First you have to strengthen your mind. That spurs your body on.�

“SELF-CRITICISM IS YOUR BEST FRIEND” DANI ARNOLD knows both how to ascend the

world’s most dangerous peaks quicker than others and how to get to the top in all you do.

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he north face of the Matterhorn in an hour and 46 minutes (rather than the 12 hours experienced mountaineers normally need), the north face of the Eiger in two hours and 28 minutes (instead of six to 12) and the extremely difficult Crack Baby ice-climbing route in Switzerland in an incredible 27 minutes (instead of five hours). Dani Arnold is one of the fastest extreme mountaineers in the world. He says it is more about mental than physical fitness. “First you have to get your mind in shape. Then your body follows.” the red bulletin: You climbed the Matterhorn in 106 minutes with only two ice picks and very little climbing equipment. What makes you 10 times faster than other experienced mountaineers? dani arnold: My head.

Climbing is all in the mind. It’s about being fully conscious in the here and now, not getting distracted by anything and keeping totally focused.

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I always thought mountaineering was about muscles and fitness.

Strong muscles make you good at what you do. A strong head makes you very good.

First you have to strengthen your mind. That spurs your body on.

There are any number of ways to give your muscles a workout. But how do you exercise your mind?

I have my own strategy for that. I do it with an honest and critical examination of my performance.

You get stronger through

confident, and self-confidence means mental strength.

It’s painful confronting your own limitations.

You’ve always got to be brutally honest with yourself. That also means acknowledging your own weaknesses and limitations and then working on them.

How does one do that?

You can only acquire mental strength by consistently increasing the demands you make on your psyche.

Excuse me?

I start with short, simple routes and work my way up until I know it’s going to work.

That way you build up your mental strength.

And that strength then turns

He who doubts makes no progress.

But at the start of your ascent of the Matterhorn, you thought of stopping.

Was that a question of you not having enough mental strength?

Not in the least. I know my abilities and never have any doubt in them. But there are some things that are beyond one’s control. Sadly, the first part of the route led over a snowy flank and I sank too deep into the snow. I was afraid the conditions on the peak wouldn’t be suitable.

And I even thought briefly about calling it off. But then I didn’t want to give up that easily.

“IN A TOUGH PROJECT, THERE’S NO PLACE FOR DOUBT OR WEAKNESS. HE WHO DOUBTS MAKES NO PROGRESS.” self-criticism?

Absolutely! Self-criticism is your best friend!

But self-criticism is bound up with self-doubt.

You’re focusing on your weaknesses, not your strengths.

On the contrary. You get to know yourself and your own limits. You have to switch off doubts and weaknesses. But you have to be aware of them before you can turn them off.

Only then can you be self-

you into a world-recordbreaking climber?

It will help you along in all areas, whether that’s climbing or your career. In a nutshell, it’s about overcoming your doubts and weaknesses through repetition and increasing the demands you make of yourself for as long as you have to until you’re ready, because if you want to pull off a tough project, like climbing the Matterhorn, there’s no place for doubt or weakness.

You climb without safety equipment. Do you like risk?

Risk is part of success. There are dreams and visions it’s worth taking a little more risk for. I’m willing to take big risks but only if external conditions, such as the weather, are 100 percent right and I’m well prepared.

And aren’t you ever afraid?

Not of failure, no.

Muhamed Beganovic www.daniarnold.ch

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Falko One, City of Gold Urban Art Festival, Johannesburg 2015

In the decades since Apartheid ended, South Africa’s creative boom has enriched world culture. Four of the country’s finest artists explore their work with The Red Bulletin.

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Whether it’s a word sprayed under a bridge, an image festooned on the facade of a building or an artist’s tag scrawled on the side of a train, the unstoppable rise of both commissioned and unsanctioned street art is a provocative force with the ability to inspire and uplift.

For the people, by the people, street art challenges viewers to stop, think and engage with the city they inhabit. The best art tells a story, and the best artists compose a narrative with a rhythm that’s not unlike a piece of music.

More jarring work impresses with its sheer audacity.

Not destined for the trophy cabinet of a privileged few, street art is a democratized visual feast that serves all and acts as a foil to a landscape littered with marketing, media and government messaging.

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Each of the artists The Red Bulletin spoke to has a unique and instantly recognizable style. But although so much separates and differentiates the four artists, they’re united— all contributing to the soul of their streets.

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Falko One, Red Bull Once Upon a Town, Westminster 2015

FALKO ONE The OG Having spent close to three decades painting as a graffiti artist, Falko One is finally doing the type of work that he wants to do.

“You have to realize that when we started hip-hop, we never thought we could get paid for it,” says Falko One. “Especially graffiti. Yes, some people would come and ask you to do their shop sign, or paint their girlfriend’s name on a page, and you’d get some money here or there, but never this.”

Falko One first realized he could live off his talents when, in 1994, he was paid 1,000 rand ($63) to paint a train heading up to the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, in the Eastern Cape Province. The following year he toured Sweden with a rap group. Then the commissions and corporate work started rolling in.

“It’s taken 23 years to put my foot down and say, ‘No more dumb commercial work.’ Your artwork is going to have no value if you’re always doing someone else’s stuff.

Now I’m older, I realize that you don’t express yourself if you’re mimicking what you see. There’s nothing of yourself in your work until you discover who you are. That’s very important.

So now I want to push my own cause.”

This is where the Red Bull Once Upon a Town project comes in. In 2011, Falko One painted the small town of Darling, and since then the initiative has grown into a journey with endless possibilities.

“It’s about going into a place— whatever the culture, language, race or religion of the people—and staying three or four days. No matter how poor, or what we perceive as poor, these people are, their little home is still their cherished possession; even if it doesn’t have windows, it’s where they eat, raise their kids and lay their head. Being given permission to paint these homes is what Once Upon a Town is about: Making these people living in the middle of nowhere feel like they belong.” falkostarr.wix.com/graffitiart THE RED BULLETIN

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FAITH47 The Enigma

In the same way that street-art pioneers Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat went from painting directly onto their urban environment to exhibiting in galleries, when Faith47 isn’t working outside she’s channeling the streets to create art in a wide range of media, from graphite, spray paint, oil paint and ink to photography, video and collage.

When The Red Bulletin spoke to her, Faith47 was in New York with her show Aqua Regalia, an exploration of the sacred and the mundane by way of shrines made from discarded objects she collects on her travels.

An artist in the truest sense of the word, Faith47 is able to jump from medium to medium and express herself in myriad ways. This approach has attracted international recognition of her work and led to her participation in numerous projects worldwide.

“I allow my visual exploration to bleed into any medium that I’m interested in,” she says. “I don’t subscribe to the belief that you have to categorize yourself—in my case, either as a ‘street artist’ or ‘photographer.’ Instead, I’m interested in how all the different mediums I use, which include video, printmaking, oil painting and collage, help to further my imagery as a whole.”

While Faith47’s work is undeniably beautiful, there is always more to it than just a pretty picture. For example, her latest work, Estamos Todos Los Que Cabemos, which she painted on the side of a building in Harlem as part of the Monument Art NYC project, has the theme of immigration.

“For that work, I referenced the symbolic migratory patterns of animals,” she says. “Nature sees no borders, but humans have developed a system of exclusion and segregation, drawing imaginary lines around the planet.

When studying nature, we are reminded that the Earth is one living body and belongs to no one. So each person born on this planet should essentially have the same right to travel on it.”

Faith47 aims to create an intimacy and sensitivity within a harsh environment, merging softer visual storytelling within harder, emotive textural backgrounds. While highly personal and reflective of what she’s experiencing and exploring in her life, it’s a necessary and therapeutic way for her to exist.

“I believe that if any of my work resonates with someone else, it would be because we’re fundamentally very similar at a subconscious level,” she says. “And what people resonate with are not my thoughts but their own, which the visuals I create conjure up from within.” faith47.com

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Faith47, The Psychic Power of Animals, New York 2015

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Freddy Sam, I Am Because We Are, Johannesburg 2014

FREDDY SAM Huge works create an impact with their size alone, but when serving a purpose that goes beyond mere aesthetics, big art grows bigger still. And heights don’t come much headier than Freddy Sam’s 10-story-high painting of a young Nelson Mandela sparring.

Sam suffered for his art— he’s terrified of heights. “Don’t look down” is the artist’s advice for conquering your fears and getting the job done. “That’s also a metaphor,” he says. “Focus on the art. Know yourself. It’s about complete focus, and it’s exhilarating being able to do it.”

Sam’s murals put a spotlight on various social issues and have been commissioned by international organizations including WWF, Google and Doctors Without Borders.

“It’s important for me to create work that the community I’m painting for is proud of,” he says.

“Through interviews, I try to make murals that are relevant and that the community feels a sense of ownership of.”

By the time you read this, Sam will have been in New Orleans working on a project with Amnesty International, then the Dominican Republic for a residency, followed

by Los Angeles for a mural commission, Hawaii for a streetart festival and then right back to L.A. to work on more murals.

“What I’m grateful for are the experiences my art has provided,” he says. “I realize the meaning of my work is the very action of it, and therefore I must just keep on practicing, exploring and experimenting, and the work will evolve naturally. As soon as you apply your mind to something, the world starts to provide for that.” freddysam.com instagram.com/freddysam

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Above and top: Toe’s canvas is 300 feet long and motorized.

The act of painting a train is done in the belief that art should be integrated into the life of a city. And there’s no better way of getting your work seen than having it transported around the metropolis.

“I’d catch the train to school every day,” says Toe, who now runs his own business, “and seeing things on the track line was a big inspiration for me.”

Toe progressed from painting trains to taking commissions for walls and trains at event activations, but, unlike many of his peers, he still gets a rush from bombing trains.

“If you want to do a proper piece, especially a train, you need to find a space, recce it, create the piece as quickly as possible, then get out of there,” he says. “Witnessing people’s reactions and seeing it running in full color for the first time—when you paint it at night, it’s too dark to see—makes everything worthwhile.”

The production that Toe painted with Blak, Wer, Sure, Ink, Slate, Name and Raze in 2013 was not only a personal pinnacle but a benchmark for South African street art in general: the country’s first graffiti-ed “whole train.”

“To paint something like that was really hard because a train is, like, 300 feet long and can be seen from so many different positions. After seeing an opportunity with some new trains being introduced, we checked every week for months and when we finally found a break in the routine, we painted the whole thing in 35 minutes. Eight guys, eight carriages—it was amazing!”

The next day, there was another train parked in front of the one they’d painted, and as the crew arrived to photograph their efforts, it started pulling away slowly, like a huge curtain being drawn back.

“Nobody paints like they were painting five or six years ago,” says Toe. “The streets are dead. That’s why I want to keep on painting trains. I’d rather make a living in a different way than doing commissioned jobs. It’s good money, but if you have this subversive form of art and are using it for what’s essentially marketing or advertising— well, that doesn’t work for me.” graffitisouthafrica.com

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Club-hopping by bike, ritzy strip shows, live music in former churches, and a mayor determined to keep the part y going: Clubland photographer Dennis Branko gives us his 10 tips for the perfect night out in the Dutch capital.

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Close encounters: “No one’s shy here when night falls,” says Amsterdam nightlife maven Dennis Branko.

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“Welcome to the city where you can be whoever you want to be. Amsterdam likes to celebrate its tolerance—that much I can tell you after 11 years as a nightlife photographer. It doesn’t matter if you’re a hip-hop kid, a punk or a tourist, whether you’re gay, straight or dressed ludicrously, you’re going to have fun in the 1,500-or-so clubs and bars that the city has to offer. Dress code is a foreign concept. The crowd comes from all over the world. And quite aside from the liberal drug policy and the world-famous Red Light District, you can also rely on help from our night-time mayor, Mirik Milan. Yes, you read that right: In Amsterdam, there’s a nighttime mayor to represent the interests of club owners. One of the things Milan fights for is your right to party longer into the night. So you want to stay out till 7 a.m.? No problem.” amsterdam.info

Dancing in Amsterdam: “Women here hate show-offs.”

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PARADISO: A MUST-SEE WHEN YOU’RE IN THE DUTCH CAPITAL

“If you haven’t been to Paradiso, you don’t know Amsterdam. The club is near Leidseplein, a square in the city center. It was a church until 1968 and then became a bastion of counterculture. The Sex Pistols and the Rolling Stones have played there.

Hippies have smoked pot there. Now you can discover two scenes jostling for space on a single night at Paradiso: From 9 p.m., there are live acts, then at midnight the first DJs get going.

I recommend any set by Yellow Claw, whose dubstep tracks have had a huge impact on the sound of the city.” paradiso.nl

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“The women of Amsterdam hate show-offs.

You’ll get further if you’ve got an exciting story to tell than if you try to be flash with your fast car. And as the bouncers usually let more women than men into the clubs, you’ll have several chances to try your luck. My tip is to make the most of your exoticism as a tourist and tell them something about your hometown. You should also rent a bike—it’s the classic way to get around Amsterdam at night. That way, you can chauffeur your lady to the next club at 3 a.m. The police will only stop you if your light’s broken, so check your bike before you get going.” rentabike.nl

A L’ELEPHANT: GO FOR AN EARLY DRINK

“I’m a regular at A L’Elephant du Congo, a newly done-up dance venue at Reguliersdwarsstraat 37, which used to be home to April, one of the city’s best-known gay bars. This is where Amsterdam’s hip kids hang out. They’re a mid-20s crowd who love the club atmosphere of the huge dance temples.

And with its wood-paneled walls, A L’Elephant is as cozy as your living room. The music it plays is stylish pop, anything from Pharrell Williams to Lykke Li. And this is the place to come if you want your first drink early— it opens at 4 p.m.” elephantducongo.com

“R EN T YOURSEL F A BIK E A ND CH AUF F EUR YOUR L A DY TO T HE NE X T CLUB AT 3 A .M. T HIS IS A MST ER DA M, A F T ER A L L.”

Clubgoers at Jimmy Woo: “There’s no such thing as a dress code.

Just be whoever you want to be.”

On the dance floor at Jimmy Woo: The clubs are jam-packed beginning at midnight.

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SEX AND SMOKING JOINTS “Sooner or later you’ll end up in the Red Light District, which has a surprisingly relaxed atmosphere, more like being in an open-air museum than in a dodgy area—the oldest church in Amsterdam is here, too. The female sex workers have trade unions, and the city battles against illegal prostitution. You can see the infamous live sex and striptease shows at Casa Rosso. And yes, you can smoke joints in Amsterdam. You can do it at coffee shops, on the street or in parks, but not in public places, regular cafés or on the dance floor in clubs—they have special smoking areas. Stick to these rules and you’ll be fine.” c­ asarosso.nl

BITTERZOET, THE CLUB THAT SHOWCASES THE LATEST MUSIC TRENDS

“Amsterdam’s music scene is divided into two large camps: house and hip-hop.

For fans of rap, the Bassline party at Paradiso has been a must for more than 25 years. But I recommend Bitterzoet. Since 2007, the club has been playing the latest tracks from every subgenre at its BBQ night, every first Saturday of the month. Often, when I go there, I have to switch on the Shazam app on my phone to identify the tracks. Whether it’s West Coast rap or the latest tracks from Amsterdam, there are always songs I haven’t heard before.” bitterzoet.com

A hip-hop fan at Paradiso, Amsterdam’s nightlife temple.

“ T HE R ED L IGH T DIST R ICT F EELS L IK E BEING IN A MUSEUM. T HE CI T Y ’S OL DEST CHURCH IS HER E, TOO.”

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“The bad news is, the only thing available to eat in Amsterdam after midnight is bad fast food.

So I recommend you have a late dinner at Cannibale Royale in Handboogstraat.

You can’t beat the 21-oz.

L’Exceptionnel steak. And it’s right next to Disco Dolly, an address you’ll be needing later in the night.” cannibaleroyale.nl

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“Joost van Bellen is an icon of Amsterdam nightlife. The mustachioed veteran DJ made house music popular in the city with his sets at the RoXY in the late ’80s. Sadly, the RoXY burned down in 1999.

Joost now curates the Valtifest music festival, which is one of the highlights of the year.” joostvanbellen.nl

AFTER-HOURS: WHERE YOU CAN DANCE AFTER 5 A.M.

“Most clubs in Amsterdam close at 5 a.m.

If you want to carry on after that, you’ll have to go to Disco Dolly or Club NYX. These venues have special licenses that allow them to stay open till 7 a.m. NYX is a multilevel club that mainly plays electronic music. At Disco Dolly, the DJs will play whatever keeps the party going. If you still haven’t had your fill by 7 a.m., make friends with the people on the dance floor—the afterhours parties are usually in people’s homes.” clubnyx.nl; discodolly.nl

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“My career as a chronicler of Amsterdam’s nightlife began 11 years ago when a friend gave me his Sony DSC-F717 camera because I’d been using a cheap one up till then. I like the way people’s characters change when they’re out at night; quiet people let their hair down and show their emotions. I want to record those moments. Amsterdam’s nightlife will open you up if you let it.

A few years back, a DJ dared me to jump off the stage at Paradiso and into the crowd. I used to panic at the thought of crowd-surfing. But I did it— and the people carried me.” dennisbranko.com

Nights at A L’Elephant du Congo: “Where the in-crowd goes out.”

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FLYING HIGH TO REACH INACCESSIBLE TERRAIN AND GLIDE DOWN PRISTINE SLOPES YOU’VE GOT TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. WELCOME TO DEGREES NORTH, A FILM ABOUT FREERIDING’S NEW FRONTIER. WORDS: AREK PIATEK PHOTOGRAPHY: TERO REPO

TOUCH DOWN How do you get to potential freeriding locations that you can’t get to on foot or by helicopter? The pros grab a paramotor (aka a powered paraglider).

Snowboarder Xavier De Le Rue and freestyle skier Sam Anthamatten decided to make Degrees North, a film about them doing just that, documented here with breathtaking photography by Tero Repo. “We spent months filming in Alaska,” says Repo. “This photo was taken on a glacier on which helicopters aren’t allowed. Sam and the pilot fly in tandem and scour the area for rock faces to descend. They aborted the landing on this plateau because it seemed too risky to ski down.”

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FLYING OBJECT “Paramotors are wonderful. You can even take off on snow, with your skis on, with just a few feet of run-up, and you can fly for about three hours before the fuel runs out. But the paramotor does have one disadvantage: It can get out of control very quickly in the wind.

To the right, you can see our experienced pilot, Christophe. He took Sam and Xavier out on alternating flights and dropped them off on pristine Alaskan slopes. This kind of paramotor has a top speed of 45 mph, but you should fly as slowly as possible at temperatures of 30 below zero to avoid getting frostbite on your face.”

“THE GOOD THING ABOUT A PARAMOTOR IS THAT YOU CAN TAKE OFF ANYWHERE. THE BAD THING IS YOU QUICKLY LOSE CONTROL IN THE WIND.”

HOP-OFF “I attached the camera to the edge of the paramotor for these aerial shots. Here we see Xavier detaching himself from the pilot at a height of 15 feet and jumping, to set off on an amazing trajectory as soon as he lands. The location is a secluded steep face on Alaska’s Rainbow Glacier. It has a gradient of 50 degrees.”

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DOWNHILL “You can’t stop a paramotor in the air, so each drop-off was a delicate affair.

If you unbuckle yourself from too great a height, you risk rolling after you land, which isn’t good, even if the snow in Alaska is deep and soft. In fact the ‘sluffs’—knee-deep powdery snow avalanches—were dangerous. They could shift the ground under the guys’ feet. Here Xavier is escaping one of these cascading masses of snow.”

SNOW HOTEL “Necessity truly is the mother of invention. The howling winds had us at the end of our tether each night. We could hardly get any sleep in our tent. And then Sam had a brilliant idea: We dug a hollow in the snow and everyone shoveled out their own bunk. It stopped the noise being a problem. After one night below the surface, we were well rested and twice as motivated.”

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ALASKA “You need a lot of patience when you’re exploring Alaska on a paramotor because it’s rare to find perfect flying conditions—no wind, sunshine and a clear view. We spent most of our days sitting in our tents working on the film material we’d shot with our helmets, drone cameras and paramotor-mounted GoPros. Here, Christophe is in front of a fidgety Sam, who can’t wait to take off on this rare perfect day.”

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The best places to get barreled on a bodyboard

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Sure, we’d all like to spend time in the green room à la Kelly Slater. But should the surfboard be too daunting, bodyboarding might offer a better shot at spending time inside a barrel.

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TRAVEL Tube travel: The Mentawai islands are renowned for big barrels.

Mentawai, Indonesia Padang Want to tackle big waves? Head to: bodyboardholidays.com

With a variety of formidable waves, each posing their own unique challenges, the Mentawai island chain, just off the coast of West Sumatra, Indonesia, is bodyboarder heaven. The rolling surf and large swells make for a skatepark-style playground in the water, with perfect set-ups all a short boat ride away. “It’s a real adventure to get there, but it’s worth it,” says Rob Barber, director of Bodyboard Holidays. A veteran himself, he’s used to taking people of all abilities to various locations around the world. But the waters of Mentawai aren’t for beginners.

“Mentawai is really for boarders looking to catch some of the most perfect waves in the world,” he explains, “which you do need a level of skill to ride.” Unlike surfing, the main aim of bodyboarding is to travel through the waves rather than over them. “It’s the ultimate ‘tube riding’ vehicle,” says Barber.

“This area of the Indonesian archipelago is

More to explore

Going deep With some amazing reefs and a vast array of colorful marine life, the waters of Mentawai are just as dramatic under the surface as they are on it. Go for a dive and see for yourself. www.aloitaresort.com

THE INSIDER “GET EQUIPMENT THAT’S UP TO THE TASK,” SAYS ROB BARBER. “YOU’LL NEED A BOARD WITH A LIGHT POLYPRO CORE AND A GOOD STRINGER [A STABILIZING ROD THAT RUNS THROUGH THE CENTER]. AND WEAR LOTS OF SUNSCREEN!”

Believe it or not, yoga can help your boarding form.

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Tribe quest

A short boat ride to the action

renowned for those fantastically clean tubing waves. That’s the ultimate thrill for bodyboarders—to ride within that vortex.”

Bodyboarding at this level is much more physically taxing, too. “The biggest demand is cardiovascular fitness,” says Barber, who recommends cycling as the best preparation if you don’t usually have waves to ride. “There’s a lot of paddling.

Cycling helps strengthen your leg muscles and mimics the same sort of movement you’ll be doing in the water.” The shoulders and back feel the strain, too. “You’ll need solid core muscles to be able to gain and maintain speed across the waves, and a strong lower back to be able to duck-dive big waves,” he says. “The most invaluable exercise other than bodyboarding itself is yoga—the flexibility and muscle strength it gives you will keep you on top of your game.”

While you’re at it you’ll definitely want to record the great waves and the unspoiled setting. “Make sure you take a GoPro,” says Barber. “You’ll get some amazing action footage from what you’re experiencing inside the wave. It’s guaranteed to make your friends jealous.”

A challenging but worthwhile trek through the unspoiled jungle of the islands will introduce you to the welcoming native Mentawai tribe and their unique traditions. indonesia tripadvisors.com

Hook up If you’re looking to slow down the pace, Mentawai is also home to some serious fishing. Take to the sea by boat and get up close with fish such as wahoo, barracuda and tuna. wavepark.com

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LIFE THROUGH A LENS The gear for award-worthy photos Sony

7R II

Sony’s latest compact camera has a backilluminated 35mm image sensor with 42.4 megapixels, giving you impressively hi-def pictures for a palm-sized device. There’s also a powerful image stabilizer, and a 4K movie-recording option to capture your adventures on video, too. sony.com

The deadline for Red Bull Illume, the world’s greatest photography contest for action/adventure sports, is March 31. New for 2016 is the Mobile category. redbullillume.com

Broncolor FT System

COOPH Photo Glove Original

TAMRAC Anvil 27

Light your subjects perfectly with this innovative hybrid combining an umbrella with a “focusing tube” lamp. The high light output makes for soft, three-dimensional results. bron.ch

Keep warm on winter shoots with these techfriendly gloves. “Naked-finger sensitivity” allows you to make camera adjustments easily and offers full touch-screen capability. yodobashi.com

This pro-grade pack contains a plethora of adjustable compartments to carry every piece of equipment you’ll need, with specially engineered foam to keep it safe and snug. tamrac.com

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G-Drive ev RaW SSD

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Smartphone cameras are better than ever, but they still struggle in low light. Fear not: This mini LED flash clips on and connects via Bluetooth for perfectly lit phone pictures. iblazr.com

A sturdy hard drive that’s perfect for outdoor photographers who need to back up their photos on the fly. The impact bumper protects from drops of 6.5 feet. g-technology.com

Turn your smartphone into a DSLR-rivaling camera with this miniature attachment. It even has microSD card storage and shoots in the professional SuperRAW format. dxo.com

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Anonimo Nautilo Automatic

Watches with a bronze casing are, it has to be said, not for everyone. While rich in old-world associations, the copper alloy is given a wide berth by many watchmakers because of its trademark patina—while it starts off a shade not dissimilar to gold, bronze becomes darker and more discolored over time thanks to body heat, humidity and other climatic factors.

It’s this surface oxidation, though, that gives a bronze watch its own character and adds a vintage look—the major selling point for fans of this underappreciated mixture of metals. Swiss/Italian outfit Anonimo has specialized in bronze timepieces since 1997, and its latest model, the Nautilo, uses “marine bronze” with a thin coating of aluminum for additional resistance to mechanical stress, salt water and corrosion. Water resistant to 20 bar and housing a Sellita SW200-1 selfwinding movement, this carefully crafted throwback to the diving watches of yore is a modern twist on a classic. anonimo.com

Bronze watch casings pick up a natural, unique tarnish (or patina) over time thanks to contact with the air, moisture and oils from the skin. But if you’re not a fan, it can be easily cleaned off.

Traditional methods include applying a paste made of lemon juice and baking soda.

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Our pick of the best bronze watches Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special This bronze beauty resists water to 10 bar, and its automatic caliber has a power reserve of up to 50 hours. SuperLuminovacoated digits and hands ensure optimal readability even in poor light. zenith-watches.com

IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition: Expedition Charles Darwin This ode to the godfather of evolution has an

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aluminum bronze shell (water resistant to 30 bar) and a SafeDive one-way rotating bezel system so that divers can accurately time their return to the surface. iwc.com

Bulgari GG Gefica GMT Moon Phase Inspired by watchmaking legend Gérald Genta, this limited edition boasts a solid bronze case, and the automatic caliber GG 1006 triggers a jumping hour and 24-hour display, as well as a moon-phase indicator. bulgari.com

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Czech it out: The R1R takes Le Mans looks to the streets.

Classy gear inspired by cars of yesteryear

Land Rover Heritage Celebrating Land Rover’s first overland London-to-Singapore expedition 60 years ago, this new line nods to the light- and darkblue colors of the original vehicles. shop.landrover.co.uk

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Praga returns with a super speedster Sportscar maker Praga hasn’t built a road car since 1947. But now, after dabbling in endurance racing for the past few years, the firm has decided the world needs a Czech supercar on the streets, hence the decision to build a limited run of 68 (one for each year’s absence) of the R1R. Looking like something that should really be whizzing around the track at Le Mans, the R1R features a 2.0-liter supercharged engine that throws out up to 390 hp. That’s not head-turning in the modern supercar

stakes, but the R1R weighs in at just 0.7 tons (lighter than a Formula One car), ensuring that drivers get a lot of bang for their buck.

Those who want to upgrade the basic package can add features such as ABS, traction and launch control, as well as extras that Praga deems “luxuries,” such as air-conditioning and Alcantara upholstery. This is perhaps the best illustration of the thinking behind the R1R—a race car with just enough street manners to get by. pragaglobal.com

Blue thunder: A lot of bang for your buck, but air-conditioning will cost you extra.

Porsche classic cooler This piece of retro chic echoes early air-cooled 911 models. “Optional” (read: essential) extras include a bottle opener and stopper. shop.porsche.com

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BMW proves bigger isn’t always better You know you’re getting old when BMW M-class sportscars start shrinking. The new M2 is aimed at those who want a smaller (or cheaper) M4. It uses BMW’s new 3.0-liter straight-six TwinPower Turbo engine, producing 370 hp, and is limited to 155 mph; when fitted with the M DCT gearbox, it sprints to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. The high-end derivative of the 2-Series coupe has many of the mechanicals of the M4 coupe, with the usual M division setup for the brakes and the body kit, plus the standard Dakota leather interior. bmw.com

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The Jaguar Collection The latest merchandise collection is inspired by 1957’s Jaguar XKSS and includes made-inEngland leather jackets, driving gloves, wallets and polo shirts. jaguar.com

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GAME Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 The ridiculously addictive mobile game, in which you have to defend your house from a zombie onslaught by planting projectile-spewing flora, gets another console spin-off— as a first-person shooter.

Available February 25 on PS4, Xbox One and PC. pvzgw2.com

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Hearthstone is a digital card game spun off from the popular World of Warcraft dynasty. Caster Dan Chou explains your new obsession

The Red Bulletin : How big could this get?

Dan Chou : I’ve seen statistics that 30 million are playing it. But it could also be 40 million by now. It’s really accessible and it’s not terribly complicated . . . it’s a family game. I see fathers and mothers and sons playing together. [With traditional titles] it’s hard to get down and grind through some of the big games and develop the strategies. You have to have time for it.

This did come from Blizzard, which gave the world complex strategy games like StarCraft II. Why do you think they’ve been able to reach a broader audience with this?

A lot of people are gamers; they just don’t accept that as part of their identity. But they love spending time playing on their mobile. Blizzard promotes Hearthstone by connecting it to the average player, and they don’t think of things like twitch speed. They’ve taken a different approach. They want it to be fun and atmospheric.

How did you get involved in it?

I played [card game] Magic: The Gathering. I really appreciated the complexity of it. And Hearthstone seemed like a Fisher-Price version of it. But I played it for 13 hours straight. Not only is it really fun to play, but it’s just as fun to watch, because you can benefit from knowing what’s happening on both ends. A lot of games don’t have that. heartstone.com

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GAME OF CARDS The who, what and when of Hearthstone The Game Hearthstone is a digital collectible card game involving strategy between two opponents in turnbased matches. Though you can play against a computer, most play online.

The cards are based on characters and stories from Blizzard Entertainment’s hugely popular World of Warcraft franchise.

The Main Event On February 6, streaming service Twitch will broadcast a unique tournament in cooperation with Honda Civic and Red Bull, matching four teams of three players each.

FILM Zoolander 2 It’s been 15 years since director/star Ben Stiller’s hapless male model, Derek Zoolander, first hit the big screen.

Prepare for more catwalk-inspired silliness as Zoolander and frenemy Hansel (Owen Wilson) take on Europe’s fashion scene. In theaters February 12. zoolander.com

GAME Street Fighter V

Dan Chou will offer play-byplay insight.

The fifth proper edition of the classic beat-’em-up, Street Fighter V introduces new characters, including the tornado-throwing Rashid and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert Laura, alongside Ryu, Zangieff and the rest of the gang. Available February 16 on PS4 and PC. streetfighter.com

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WHO TO FOLLOW No more just the territory of NSFW hookup pics, many music acts are using the video messaging service to interact with fans. These three artists do it best.

With its rough new-wave guitar riffs and existential lyrics, Bloc Party’s 2005 debut, Silent Alarm, was a declaration of war on macho rock clichés—the perfect soundtrack for the anxious Generation Y. Acclaimed by critics, the album sold more than a million copies and set the London-based indie-rock quartet on the road to global success. Now, following a four-year hiatus, frontman Kele Okereke and his band are about to release their fifth album, Hymns. As the title hints, the new record is subtly influenced by spiritual music. Here, the 34-year-old reveals the songs that inspired him. blocparty.com

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May the Work I’ve Done Speak for Me [from The Best of …]

“Every time I hear this song, I’m blown away by the reverence in the music and in Donna’s voice.

The backing track is almost industrial-sounding, but as the song evolves it becomes this huge gospel piece. The idea of marrying synthetic elements with something soulful is fascinating and magical to me. This song was my starting point for what I wanted the new album to sound like.”

“I’m not a religious person, but I’ve listened to a lot of gospel music over the last months. I discovered this CD by accident in a music shop in London. I picked it up because of the cover, which shows the musicians—husband and wife—in their Sunday best.

Their incredible blues songs prove that faith and devotion can elicit amazing responses in art.

They can transform the spirit and take it somewhere else.”

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John Coltrane

Battle for Middle You

A Love Supreme, Part 4: Psalm [from A Love Supreme]

“I met Julio at Frankfurt airport a few years ago when we spent an afternoon waiting for a plane.

I told him that of all the great house tunes he’s made, ‘Battle For Middle You’ is my favorite.

I don’t know if it’s down to the sound of the track or the gospel sample he uses on it, but it just completely energizes people. The energetic and soulful feel of our album was influenced by this tune.”

“When we started making music as a band, I had such a resistance to jazz. But the older I get, the more I see that the stuff I discounted as a young person is now the music I love.

You have to take time out to listen to this record, because it’s not pop music. You need to focus to fully experience Coltrane’s spiritual journey.

This mood is something I tried to emulate on our album.”

Stevie Wonder As “In 2013, I saw Stevie play a great set at a music festival in Alabama, and afterwards I revisited his album Songs in the Key of Life, which my parents had owned.

‘As’ is my favorite track. There’s something very deep about the imagery in the lyrics; he’s talking about loving someone from the start until the end of time. That’s such a strong idea, and it resonated with me when I was writing the lyrics for Hymns.”

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Rihanna

It’s no surprise that pop music’s social media queen is an avid Snapchatter. She uses Instagram to post polished shots, and Snaps to document her flamboyant life behind the scenes.

Dev Hynes (Blood Orange) The hipster producer (Florence + The Machine, Solange) posts videos of intimate recording sessions and live gigs.

He also occasionally reveals sketches of new songs to fans.

THE GADGET SubPac M2

In 2013, L.A.-based SubPac launched the S2, a chair pad that turns bass frequencies into vibrations so you can feel the music. Now there’s the M2, the world’s first wearable subwoofer. Connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth, this 5-pound backpack rocks your body when you’re on the go. thesubpac.com

Schoolboy Q The L.A.-based rapper is arguably the most hilariously entertaining music star on Snapchat.

His subscribers see Schoolboy poking fun at his peers and pics of his little daughter playing with the family dog.

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CHALLENGE THE EXPECTED “Far From Home“ retraces the journey of snowboard legend Brolin Mawejje from his painful childhood in Uganda to his struggles in America, while documenting his road to the Olympics and medical school. Brolin’s story holds the power to change lives as it isan embodiment of what so many strive to find – true potential.

WALK IT HOME – THE WANTON BISHOPS “Walk It Home“ is a music discovery journey of a blues rock duo from Lebanon uncovering the cultural heart of the music they love. With music as their passport they head from Beirut to the bayou as they embark on atrue road trip to discover local blues heroes, swamps, records, gigs and crawfish.

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February Animals The amazing Duplass brothers strike again.

Mark and Jay, fresh off the success of Togetherness, add to their HBO bona fides with an animated comedy about New York’s nonhumans. hbo.com/animals

Feb. 7 Super Bowl 50 Santa Clara, CA Levi’s Stadium’s concession stands have live kitchens, which makes the stadium-food experience more of an educated guess than an outright dare. Most interesting, especially to fans of the San Francisco 49ers, is the 25-beer tap room, which we assume got heavy use this season. The NFL’s crown jewel in the stadium stakes takes center stage for the big game’s Big 50. nfl.com

Jan. 29-Feb. 14 Quebec Carnival

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Quebec City Everything is weirder in Quebec.

Especially their 60-year-old winter carnival, where the hearty many venture out in subzero conditions for dance parties, snow-sculpture contests, sports events and parades.

Not to miss: The free outdoor brunches and mugs of Caribou. carnaval.qc.ca

St. Paul, MN The young sport of ice cross downhill returns to a track beside the Cathedral of St. Paul, where local hero Cameron Naasz looks to build on his first place showing in the first race of the season in Quebec. redbullcrashedice.com

Feb. 9 Mardi Gras New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians spend the better part of a year painstakingly sewing their eye-popping costumes. Probably the same amount of time it takes folks to recover from the Mardi Gras excess the year before. Whether you’re there for tradition or escapism, New Orleans will embrace you. Who dat? mardigrasindianshow.com

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Who’s ready for a Ryan Reynolds career resurrection? And what better character than the wise-cracking, deeply inappropriate (and lethal) antihero from the Marvel comic of the same name. deadpool.com

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The now-retired fortune hunter Nathan Drake returns, exclusively to the PlayStation 4.

There are plenty of bad guys to shoot, jeeps to drive erratically and some of the best storytelling in the business. playstation. com

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Turn around Does running the same laps every time bore you senseless?

Go the opposite way and well-trodden ground becomes exciting again.

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Catch me if you can: Neuschwander won the German Wings for Life World Run in 2015 and is a favorite this year.

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Seizing the opportunity gets you places. If your running backpack is always ready, you can set off whenever and wherever the chance arises.

Wings for Life World Run winner Florian Neuschwander runs for several hours a day—and never gets bored.

Here are his tips on how to keep your training fresh

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It’s not just a spare-time activity, he says —running is a cheap and healthy means of transportation, too. “I run to work or to visit friends. There are showers everywhere, after all.” And rather than be put off by really long distances, he’ll take the train or bus, get off halfway, then run from there.

“I look up the approximate route home on Google Earth, then get going. That way, I stumble across places I’ve never been before. People who travel a lot for work, in particular, should be able to find wonderful running options. Don’t be scared to combine training with your daily routine. There’s room for a pair of trainers in any suitcase. Get out of your hotel and into a whole new world.”

The 2016 Wings for Life World Run takes place simultaneously in 34 countries (in Santa Clarita, CA, and Sunrise, FL, in the U.S.) on May 8. But if you can’t make the event, don’t worry—download the app on iOS or Android and do the Wings for Life World Run Selfie Run. For info, go to wingsforlifeworldrun.com

Change route Are you already on first-name terms with every bump in the road? Head off the main drag and onto the side roads and country lanes.

Get connected Fact: Running in a group is more fun. Seek out like-minded people, but remember: If you don’t have a starting number, it’s not a race.

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Whether it’s an 800m, an ultramarathon or an extreme course through the Rocky Mountains, Florian Neuschwander, winner of Germany’s 2015 Wings for Life World Born to run: 34-yearRun, will take it on. old Neuschwander “Even when I’m at home, I rarely run the same route twice,” he says. “For me, running is about discovery. If you take a route you’ve never run before, the time passes a lot more quickly than if you always do the same route. Variety is key.”

As well as changing the scenery, he uses social media to add zing to his routine. “I arrange to meet people I don’t know and go running with them via Facebook,” explains Neuschwander. But there’s one thing that sets him apart from the others. “I run to our meeting point and then, after training, I run home, too.” Now that’s dedication.

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FEND OFF A WILD BEAR What would you do if you were hiking in the wilderness and came across a wild bear? Once it’s seen you, is it possible to avoid a mauling? “They are smarter than primates,” says bear trainer Ruth LaBarge, who’s been working with them for 48 years. “You can’t fudge it.” The Alberta, Canada–based wrangler has provided animals for Doritos commercials, the Dr. Dolittle movies and an upcoming HBO miniseries on explorers Lewis and Clark. Here, she tells us how to survive a grizzly worst-case scenario. bearwithus.biz

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Know your seasons

“Bears are very intelligent and emotional creatures. They’re very cyclical. In the spring, bears are in breeding season and they’re not in their right mind.

Their heads are not where they normally are. In summer, they’re in the feeding season and they go crazy if they don’t eat. In the winter, they’re in hibernation.”

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Make lots of noise

“Brown bears seldom ever go looking for you. They’re not predatory in that sense. What happens normally with a grizzly is that they feel threatened—and by that I mean you are walking in the woods not making a sound. Being quiet in bear country is the most dangerous thing you can do.

Bring a radio and blare it out.”

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Cause a stink

“Carry bear spray. It contains cayenne pepper in a very strong concentration and it’s got a 20-foot range. It’s like being sprayed by a skunk. Instead of attacking, it thinks, ‘This stinks, get me out of here!’ ”

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Stand your ground

“Bears will bluff charge you. They’ll lower their head, pin their ears back and scream at you. Stand your ground. If you do this, don’t make noise and don’t look them in the eye and they’ll go away. Except black bears.

If it’s a black bear, then fight for your life—they’re very predatory animals.”

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Pretend to be dead

“If you get knocked down, then it’s time to be quiet. You have to play dead. Don’t scream—that will only pump adrenaline into the bear.

Instead, lie on your stomach and put your hands behind your neck, because that’s the first part of your body that a bear will go after. And if they roll you, keep rolling.”

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ICAROS What is it? A piece of gear that plunges you into a virtual world while giving you a workout at the same time.

Why do we need it? To play computer games and save you the hassle of going to the gym. Virtual 3D sightseeing flights—through space, into the Grand Canyon, over the Alps— are cool, and ICAROS takes things to the next level by also improving your balance and concentration and stimulating your muscles. When can we get our hands on it? You can preorder now for this year. icaros.net

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BIOLITE CAMPSTOVE What is it? A camping stove that charges your gadgets.

Why do we need it? Why not? Solar panels become useless after dark, but fill this little stove with wood and light it and it’ll charge your cell while cooking your beans. Twenty minutes of charging will give you 60 minutes’ talk time. When can we get our hands on it? Now. biolitestove.com

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TRIPSTIX What is it? An inflatable stand-up paddleboard with hard-board properties. Why do we need it? To save room in the trunk of the car.

Throw it in a bag, fling it over your shoulder (its 20 pounds should be manageable) and off you go. The board, which has multiple granulefilled vacuum chambers to give it perfect rigidity, is ready to use in just three minutes. When can we get our hands on it? Now. tripstix.de

ONEWHEEL What is it? An electric skateboard.

Why do we need it? Because one wheel is all you need; just shift your weight onto your front foot and off you go, with none of the legwork of conventional skateboarding. Thanks to the broad tire, you can also take the single-wheeler cross-country.

It can reach speeds of up to 15 mph and has a range of about 7 miles.

After charging for just 20 minutes, the Onewheel is ready to go again.

When can we get our hands on it?

Now. rideonewheel.com

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S AY S K Y What is it? Performance wear for sportsmen and women. Why do we need it? To combine urban style with sport. This Copenhagenbased clothing manufacturer focuses on the endurance sports of running, triathlon and cycling, as well as performance training. Its stylish range of tops and shorts is made from a functional (and fashionable) mix of merino wool, cotton and spandex. When can we get our hands on it? Now. saysky.dk

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COBI What is it? A bike partner for all conditions. Why do we need it?

It makes every bike a smart bike.

Frankfurt-based firm COBI has developed the first interconnected bike system, which, in combination with your smartphone, equips your ride with over 100 functions. These include LED front lights, a navigation system, brake light, fitness interface, alarm and music player controls.

When can we get our hands on it?

Early 2016. cobi.bike

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What is it? The racing bike of the future. Why do we need it? It’s not only cars that must move with the times. The fUCI’s inventor, Robert Egger, is the creative director of U.S. manufacturer Specialized. With its 33.3-inch wheels, unconventional frame and aerodynamic design, Egger’s answer to overregulation at the International Cycling Union (UCI, hence the bike’s name) may sadly never reach market. When can we get our hands on it? Possibly never. veryspecialthings.specialized.com

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DMOS COLLECTIVE S T E A LT H S H O V E L What is it? A snow shovel for freestyle sportsmen and women. W ­ hy do we need it? Because it’s small yet practical. This 3.3-pound shovel, which has a telescopic shaft that extends up to 56 inches, allows you to sculpt your own kickers; even blocks of ice are no problem. Keep it in the trunk of the car in preparation for any sudden snowfall. When can we get our hands on it? Now. dmoscollective.com

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What is it? A fold-up smartphone. Why do we need it? Because small is beautiful. When folded, the DRAS (Digital Resistive Area Sensing) phone is hardly bigger than a lighter.

A big bonus: If you drop it, you won’t crack your screen. When can we get our hands on it? Hopefully in the not-too-distant future. rndcore.com

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AZTECH M O U N TA I N What is it? Performance sportswear. Why do we need it? To look equally stylish on the mountain and around town. The ski and outdoor jackets don’t come cheap, starting at around $895, but this is outerwear made in Europe from the very best materials. And you’ll cut a fine figure on and off the piste. When can we get our hands on it?

Now. aztechmountain.com

BLUESMART What is it? A smart suitcase. Why do we need it? Because we should demand more from our luggage than just a carrying case. This really is useful when you’re on the road. If you move too far from your Bluesmart, it’ll lock itself. And if it gets lost at the airport? The integrated GPS tracking system will help you out. It’ll also charge your smartphone or tablet. You’ll still have to wheel it around, though. When can we get our hands on it? Now. bluesmart.com

SKARP LASER RAZOR What is it? The first razor powered by lasers. Why do we need it? For a thorough, high-tech shave. The bad news is that California firm Skarp Technologies has yet to produce a functioning prototype, despite raising more than $4 million via crowdfunding, so the project had to be removed from Kickstarter. When can we get our hands on it? Good question. skarptechnologies.com

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I S P O B R A N D N E W: S O C I A L AWA R E N ES S GORILLA DEUTSCHLAND Professional freestyle sports stars and experts in nutrition give young Germans extra motivation to stay fit and healthy.

BLOCKS What is it? A modular smartwatch. Why do we need it?

Because it’s tailor-made for you. Each of the modules that make up the watch’s strap has its own feature, such as contactless payment, GPS or kinetic charging.

The BLOCKS project, which is based in London, raised $1.6 million on Kickstarter. When can we get our hands on it? June 2016. chooseblocks.com

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The world has a weight problem. Obesity in American adults more than doubled between 1962 and 2006, according to a National Institutes of Health report. Believe it or not, Germany faces a similar situation, which has led to increased rates of illness and a strain on its healthcare system.

And so GORILLA was born. The centerpiece of the initiative is a daytime workshop where kids and young people aged 10-20 get advice from experts on movement, diet and sustainable consumption. There is also an eLearning module, plus videos and smartphone apps.

A highlight for kids is meeting freestyle sports stars, such as Germany’s former world champion skateboarder Tobias Kupfer, who pass on their expert fitness tips. gorilladeutschland.de

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ICON A5 What is it? A mini seaplane. Why do we need it? For those scenic little weekend trips. Forget your mobile home—just hook this 23-foot-long, twoseater plane up to the car and head off to the sea. This private jet, which comes complete with its own parachute system, can reach speeds of 109 mph, but you’ll have to shell out upwards of $189,000 for the privilege. When can we get our hands on it? Now. iconaircraft.com

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What is it? A mini 3D printer. Why do we need it? Because 2D printing is so last year. If there’s a chess piece missing from your set, you need a small vase to display your flowers or there are no clean cups in the house, just print one out. This handy household item is no bigger than a coffee machine. When can we get our hands on it? Now. printm3d.com

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